Officer-involved shooting in Superior on Sunday
SUPERIOR, Wis. (WJMC) — A traffic stop, a shootout with police and a crash into a school building in Superior early Sunday morning. The Wisconsin Department of Justice said the…
Evers, Office of Violence prevention launch new grant program
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A new grant program could reduce crime and violence in Wisconsin communities. The initiative, announced by Democratic Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Office of Violence…
Evers declares Energy Emergency
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — An energy emergency declared for Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers on Friday announced an Executive Order declaring an energy emergency in Wisconsin. According to the order, that’s…
Evers vetoes bill to prohibit undocumented BadgerCare benefits, eight others
Governor Tony Evers deployed his veto pen on Friday. The Democratic governor vetoed nine bills including Republican authored legislation that would have prevented taxpayers from footing the bill for health…
Make sure your car is prepared for winter travel
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Safe winter travel starts with a well prepared vehicle. The Wisconsin State Patrol is reminding you to properly prepare your vehicle when heading out during the…
Wisconsin fire departments testing new soy-based firefighting foam
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WRN) — There’s a new, more environmentally friendly option for firefighters who need to put out dangerous fires. It’s a new firefighting foam made out of soybeans…
AM NEWSCAST – Monday, Dec. 8, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — An officer involved shooting in Superior early Sunday morning; — An energy emergency declared for heating fuel oil and propane supply disruptions; —…
Ladysmith teacher arrested for sending student explicit photo
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — A teacher at Ladysmith schools has been arrested for allegedly sending a student an explicit photo. Ladysmith Police said 28-year-old Kayla A. Vavra, of Ladysmith, was…
Audrey Ludovico
Audrey Ludovico, 91, of Amery, passed away on October 30. The celebration of life for Audrey Ludovico will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church, in Star Prairie, on Saturday from…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kevin Porter Jr. scored 26 points, Ryan Rollins added 22 and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame the loss of Giannis Antetokounmpo to an injury three minutes into the…
Rice Lake Holiday Parade is tonight, Dec. 4
Rice Lake’s Holiday Parade is set for today at 6 p.m. in downtown Rice Lake. It follows Main Street, between Messenger and Douglas Streets. The parade will traverse the northbound…